Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 13, 2022
I was sure that Sandy Hook could change everything. And how could you watch that, and not decide to do something about it?
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Chris Murphy expresses his belief that the Sandy Hook tragedy should have prompted significant action on gun control.

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